The White Horse & Griffin

You'll find yourself on one of Whitby's most characterful streets, where the White Horse & Griffin sits among the higgledy-piggledy buildings that climb towards the Abbey. This place has been welcoming travellers since the 18th century, and it still feels like the sort of hotel where locals actually eat and drink, not just somewhere tourists pass through. The building's got real bones—exposed beams, dark wood, the sort of place that feels authentically rooted rather than done up for Instagram. Whether you're after a night's stay or just stopping in for a meal, there's a genuine warmth to how they do things here.